Government doctors in Himachal Pradesh are on an indefinite strike, disrupting healthcare services. Patients face hardships as surgeries are postponed. Read the full story on the demands and impact.
Resident doctors in Himachal Pradesh launch indefinite strike, demanding reinstatement of terminated colleague. OPD services severely affected in Shimla, Mandi, Dharamshala & more. Patients from remote areas face hardships.
Himachal Pradesh hospitals face major disruption as resident doctors strike over IGMC Shimla doctor's termination. OPDs and elective surgeries suspended, emergency services continue. Details inside.
Doctors in Odisha stopped OPD work for an hour demanding pay parity & cadre restructuring. Emergency services unaffected. A full strike looms from Jan 1 if demands unmet.
Shimla's Resident Doctors' Association announces mass leave and threatens an indefinite strike demanding Dr Raghav Nirula's reinstatement. CM Sukhu justifies termination after assault inquiry. Details inside.
In a remarkable act, three Kerala doctors performed an emergency cricothyrotomy on a crash victim using a shaving razor and a plastic straw. Read about their heroic roadside effort.
Indian medical professionals are exiting the UK's NHS due to salary disparities, restrictive visa policies, and immense work pressure. Discover the key reasons behind this worrying brain drain.
Former US President Donald Trump reiterates his claim of preventing a nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan in 2019. Details on the alleged incident and reactions.
Delays in Telangana's 2025 NEET-PG counselling leave 3,000+ medical aspirants in uncertainty. Students demand urgent action from KNRUHS to speed up the process and prevent loss of seats. Read more.
PDP president Mehbooba Mufti calls on J&K CM Omar Abdullah to stop the proposed allotment of fertile Pulwama land to BSF, warning of livelihood loss and security risks for villagers.
Counter-Intelligence Kashmir conducts valley-wide raids in a case from 2 years ago involving social media posts accused of radicalising youth. Details on districts, charges.
MP Dr C N Manjunath calls for raising Ayushman Bharat's annual coverage from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 7.5 lakh. He also highlights the critical shortage of doctors in rural India. Read more.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar triggered controversy by removing a recruit's hijab at an event. Opposition questions his conduct and mental state. Details inside.
Fifty doctors from Ludhiana receive advanced course certificates at NMC convocation. Dr. Rajinder Gulati honored with lifetime achievement award. Read more about the ceremony.
Pune Municipal Corporation announces a major salary hike to Rs 1.5-2.5 lakh to recruit 25 specialist doctors for Kamala Nehru Hospital, addressing critical staff shortages and NMC compliance issues.
Haryana HCMS Association's mass casual leave on Dec 8 & 9 proceeds after govt talks fail on key demands like ACP & SMO recruitment. Read the full details.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announces a 15% increase in monthly stipend for resident doctors across all medical colleges. The move aims to support medical professionals and enhance healthcare services in the state.
Jammu and Kashmir Police seized banned propaganda materials during a search in Pulwama's Tahab area. The operation aims to curb anti-national activities. Read the full details.
Leading Indian doctors clarify the impact of natural sugars on HbA1c levels in TOI's Hello, Doctor column. Get expert health guidance on diabetes and more. Send your questions now!
Over 80 Padma awardee doctors warn toxic air causes 1.7M annual deaths, genetic harm, and a future epidemic. They demand urgent action and declare clean air a human right.
Himachal health dept terminates 4 doctors from Shimla hospitals for prolonged absence without notice after joining AIIMS. Read the full details and official order.
SOG police in Jaipur exposed a medical racket, arresting three unqualified doctors who used fake FMGE certificates to work as interns in government hospitals, raising serious patient safety concerns.
Junior doctors at Patna Medical College resume duties after administration promises security committee, police deployment, and FIR filing following an abuse incident. Details inside.
Haryana HCMS Association calls for a complete shutdown of health services on December 8 and 9, demanding the discontinuation of direct recruitment for Senior Medical Officer posts.
Two Bhopal police constables suspended after junior doctors alleged extortion and verbal abuse at Kaliasot Dam. Police Commissioner orders probe. Read details.
Medical professionals in Ludhiana protest against healthcare privatisation, warning it will increase out-of-pocket expenses and push more into poverty. Read their demands.
Haryana doctors threaten complete shutdown of medical services from December 8 if state government fails to address promotion and career progression demands. Read more.
Haryana Civil Medical Services Association approaches CM Nayab Singh Saini, opposing direct recruitment of Senior Medical Officers citing career stagnation and vacant posts affecting healthcare delivery.
Health Minister Ma Subramanian announces Tamil Nadu health department has no doctor vacancies for first time. 1,100 new doctors to be interviewed in December for future needs.
Punjab cabinet approves empanelment of 300 specialist doctors, new border area incentives, GPS mining vehicle tracking & revised tender limits to boost public services.